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1. Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
2. Create the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the Oreo cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand, then press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
3. For the filling, take a large mixing bowl and beat the softened cream cheese until it’s completely smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar while continuing to mix until well combined.
4. One by one, add in the eggs, making sure to beat well after each addition. Next, mix in the sour cream, heavy cream, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and crushed Oreo cookies until all the ingredients are well blended and creamy.
5. Carefully pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the pan, smoothing it out with a spatula.
6. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. It should set up nicely with the edges becoming lightly golden.
7. Once the baking time is over, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside with the door ajar for an additional hour, which helps prevent cracking.
8. After it has cooled, transfer the cheesecake to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
9. For the beautiful ganache, heat 1/4 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan until it’s just about to simmer. Pour this over the semi-sweet chocolate chips and let it sit for around 5 minutes before stirring until smooth.
10. Divide the ganache into separate bowls and tint each one with the food coloring to achieve your desired galaxy colors. Spoon the lovely colored ganaches over the cheesecake, allowing them to cascade down the sides for a dramatic effect.
11. Finish your galactic masterpiece by sprinkling edible glitter and star-shaped sprinkles on top for that cosmic sparkle!
Nutritional Information:
Each slice (estimated for 10-12 servings) contains approximately 450 calories, 30g fat, 35g carbohydrates, and 8g protein.
Time: Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 50-60 minutes | Cooling time: 4 hours minimum
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